Finnish Egyptological Society

National Network
Finland
Address

IAAS/Egyptology, Box 59, (Unionink. 38B), 00014 Helsinki University – Helsinki
Helsinki
Finland

Telephone
+358 9 19123848
Fax
+358 9 19122094
E-Mail
jaana.toivari-viitala@helsinki.fi
E-Mail (2)
kati.marttinen@helsinki.fi
Mobile Phone
+358 505687783
Mobile Phone (other)
+358 40 7456 984
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1969
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Heritage
  3. Research
General Information
1. The Finnish Egyptological Society accepts members upon application, among whom a board of 9 members is annually elected. There is no employed staff. 2. Approximately € 7 000. 3. Memebership fees & donations. 4. Lectures, exhibitions, national&international research projects, scholarships, publication of egyptological literature. 5. IAAS, Helsinki University. 6. The National Museum, Lovisa Town Museum, Leiden University, Brussels University.
Mission and Objectives

To spread knowledge of ancient Egyptian culture and history, and egyptology, among the general public. To support Finnish egyptological research projects and to encourage and enhance international co-operative projects. To support the subject of Egyptology at Helsinki University. To publish egyptological literature.

Main Projects / Activities

Monthly egyptological lectures open to the general public.
The acquisition of egyptological literature to the IAAS/Helsinki university library.
The study and publication of the FES Deir Abu Hennis expedition material as an international co-operative project.
The planning and organization of an egyptological exhibition in honour of the 40th anniversary of FES in 2009 (international co-operation).

Contact (1) Full Name
Jaana Toivari-Viitala
Head of the organisation
Jaana Toivari-Viitala
Contact (2) Full Name
Kati Marttinen